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S251 LCW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,754 mi
Last recorded80,754 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 LCW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2024 80,754 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,829 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,413 miles

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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,072 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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S251 LCW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Scorpio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S251 LCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Scorpio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S251 LCW registered?

S251 LCW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S251 LCW safe to buy?

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